separate spousal surnames

Why This Japanese Couple Divorces Every Three Years

Married Japanese couples are prevented by law from having separate last names. But one Tokyo couple has found a clever workaround.

One Marriage, Two Last Names: A Landmark Decision

A landmark decision has ruled that a couple who married in the US can keep their different last names.

69% in Japan Support Separate Spousal Surnames

A new poll shows a clear shift in public support for giving spouses in Japan the right to have different last names,…